I need a vacation.
I had a great morning but not so much a great afternoon. I can't go a whole summer again without a vacation. That was not a good idea and I think has just made me less patient. It has made me somewhat bitter because I don't feel like I ever got a summer. I didn't realize that I felt this way until today. Or that not getting time off has taken its toll. An extra day during the week doesn't count.
The stress of not having time away and moving is finally getting to me. I finally hit a wall. I will really miss where I'm at right now but in the back of my mind I realized that I feel that I finally get to enjoy my summer in 1 1/2 weeks. And that feels good. And I don't want to apologize for needing that time. I don't want to apologize for wanting to have a summer and to enjoy a full weekend. I need to do something for myself and my family.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Visiting
I spent this whole morning visiting people who are for the most part shut-ins. I have had so much fun, for many reasons:
1. I don't have to be in the office
2. They have the best stories and so much has happened in their lives
3. They are so grateful for an hour of you your time
4. I learn a ton
5. I get to give communion to those who haven't had it in a while
6. My morning goes by so fast
7. When I get done I am super tired but at the same time have much more energy
So life is good. It's such a nice way to finish up my time here. To have a year and then to be able to look back on all that you enjoyed that you did, what you would do differently, and how if you had more time what you would do.
Life is good.
1. I don't have to be in the office
2. They have the best stories and so much has happened in their lives
3. They are so grateful for an hour of you your time
4. I learn a ton
5. I get to give communion to those who haven't had it in a while
6. My morning goes by so fast
7. When I get done I am super tired but at the same time have much more energy
So life is good. It's such a nice way to finish up my time here. To have a year and then to be able to look back on all that you enjoyed that you did, what you would do differently, and how if you had more time what you would do.
Life is good.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Packing and Things
Oh the process of packing.....
For some reason, I blame it on the baby because I can, I feel like I have been in the process of packing for a month now. And what stinks about packing for that long is that it feels like it goes on forever and ever! There are just some things you can't pack till the very end. There are still 2 weeks until we move, so to take pictures off the wall would just slow the process even more.
The last month and a half has flown by. It has gone so fast because there has been so much going on. All of a sudden all that business has come to an abrupt halt. It feels like the world has stopped turning. It's not so much the motion of not going forward but the abrupt halt that is tough to take.
In two weeks we will be moving into a new place, figuring out where our stuff goes for 9 months, figuring out life together in a place we haven't lived in together before. In 2 weeks we start to set-up baby stuff. To really prepare for this baby to come and for it to become more real then ever. In 2 weeks we wait on God's timing for Eric to find a job. Eric went up to the cities yesterday to get his name in at a place that helps find jobs for people. Now it's a waiting game. In 2 weeks life changes again....
For some reason, I blame it on the baby because I can, I feel like I have been in the process of packing for a month now. And what stinks about packing for that long is that it feels like it goes on forever and ever! There are just some things you can't pack till the very end. There are still 2 weeks until we move, so to take pictures off the wall would just slow the process even more.
The last month and a half has flown by. It has gone so fast because there has been so much going on. All of a sudden all that business has come to an abrupt halt. It feels like the world has stopped turning. It's not so much the motion of not going forward but the abrupt halt that is tough to take.
In two weeks we will be moving into a new place, figuring out where our stuff goes for 9 months, figuring out life together in a place we haven't lived in together before. In 2 weeks we start to set-up baby stuff. To really prepare for this baby to come and for it to become more real then ever. In 2 weeks we wait on God's timing for Eric to find a job. Eric went up to the cities yesterday to get his name in at a place that helps find jobs for people. Now it's a waiting game. In 2 weeks life changes again....
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
As the World Turns
Today had been an odd day. I just don't feel right. I can't totally explain how I feel either which makes it even harder. I don't know if it's the heat and humidity or what is going on. I just feel really weak. I think I am just going to go in for a little bit longer this afternoon and then work on some stuff from home for a while. This being pregnant thing seems to bring new things about every day!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ufda
No crazy Eric stories lately... hopefully more to come soon.
Just a little update on life....
So much craziness, so little time. This past weekend we were suppose to go to a wedding up by Alexandria, MN. I had scheduled someone to preach for me 3 or 4 months ago and was really looking forward to a Sunday off this summer. Well, of course Wed. morning at 8:30am I got a call that someone in the parish had passed away. Before I could even negotiate a date they had everything planned for Sat. morning. Yup, no vacation to the wedding for me. It probably worked out for the better anyhow but was a little frustrating to begin with. I was able to make us some more money before we move in a few weeks.
Saturday when everything was done with the funeral we went down to Vermillion to visit some friends. They live out on a farm so it was fun just to be. We played the Wii and talked. It was a good time. I got some sleep. We went out for omelets in the morning... what pregnant woman doesn't appreciate a good omelets?!?! It was good to see D and J. We haven't really hung out with them for a couple of summers. It just so hard to keep up with everyone and see everyone. Makes me sad that I am not better at keeping in contact sometimes.
Sunday I didn't have to be at church so Eric and I bummed around Sioux Falls all day. We found my birthday present, a pair of Keen sandals. They are GREAT. Especially on the pregnant lady feet. I am super excited about them and want to just go walking around because they are so wonderful. I had a hard time justifying spending a lot of money on nice shoes but Eric said they could be my birthday present... SOLD! It was nice just to bum around a look at baby stuff.
Speaking of baby stuff. It is amazing to feel the baby kick. It makes everything more real and I just get more and more excited. I just want to me the little one. I want to hold him/her. I want to rock him/her to sleep. I want to hear the sound of the first cry. I want to get to know his/her personality. What kind of person she/he will be. I'm just so excited for the future. But right now it's fun to just feel movement. To get to know the personality that is already forming. The little ninja that is growing inside of me. Either he/she liked the Batman movie last night or really didn't like it at all. I think the loud noise was keeping the peanut awake. Helps build character? :)
Not only is work crazy right now and I have had 2 funeral, 2 weddings, VBS, a fund raiser for a boy with Leukemia, and just a lot of people with medical problems, I am trying to figure out how to say good-bye in a few weeks. ufda!
Just a little update on life....
So much craziness, so little time. This past weekend we were suppose to go to a wedding up by Alexandria, MN. I had scheduled someone to preach for me 3 or 4 months ago and was really looking forward to a Sunday off this summer. Well, of course Wed. morning at 8:30am I got a call that someone in the parish had passed away. Before I could even negotiate a date they had everything planned for Sat. morning. Yup, no vacation to the wedding for me. It probably worked out for the better anyhow but was a little frustrating to begin with. I was able to make us some more money before we move in a few weeks.
Saturday when everything was done with the funeral we went down to Vermillion to visit some friends. They live out on a farm so it was fun just to be. We played the Wii and talked. It was a good time. I got some sleep. We went out for omelets in the morning... what pregnant woman doesn't appreciate a good omelets?!?! It was good to see D and J. We haven't really hung out with them for a couple of summers. It just so hard to keep up with everyone and see everyone. Makes me sad that I am not better at keeping in contact sometimes.
Sunday I didn't have to be at church so Eric and I bummed around Sioux Falls all day. We found my birthday present, a pair of Keen sandals. They are GREAT. Especially on the pregnant lady feet. I am super excited about them and want to just go walking around because they are so wonderful. I had a hard time justifying spending a lot of money on nice shoes but Eric said they could be my birthday present... SOLD! It was nice just to bum around a look at baby stuff.
Speaking of baby stuff. It is amazing to feel the baby kick. It makes everything more real and I just get more and more excited. I just want to me the little one. I want to hold him/her. I want to rock him/her to sleep. I want to hear the sound of the first cry. I want to get to know his/her personality. What kind of person she/he will be. I'm just so excited for the future. But right now it's fun to just feel movement. To get to know the personality that is already forming. The little ninja that is growing inside of me. Either he/she liked the Batman movie last night or really didn't like it at all. I think the loud noise was keeping the peanut awake. Helps build character? :)
Not only is work crazy right now and I have had 2 funeral, 2 weddings, VBS, a fund raiser for a boy with Leukemia, and just a lot of people with medical problems, I am trying to figure out how to say good-bye in a few weeks. ufda!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Blog Worthy?
SH and I were talking about blog worthy posts the other night. And I think I have one.
The less sleep my husband gets, the crazier his dreams get and talking in his sleep.
Middle of the night I wake up to..... a kick with both legs flying at me from the other side of the bed. I'm a pretty soft sleeper so somehow I must have felt the momentum coming towards me and moved my legs quickly away. With a jerk Eric woke himself up and start apologizing right away thinking that it had to of hurt. Reassuring him I was okay and really didn't get hit hard, we both rolled over and went back to bed. It must not have been long after that when he had another great moment. He was holding my hand between his hands and all of a sudden he hands me my hand and says "You talk to my mom, I don't want to talk to her anymore." On my hand? Talk to her on my hand? Awesome!
It's just so much fun wondering what is going to happen next. Not even joking. It just makes me laugh when something new happens. And I get blog worthy stories!
The less sleep my husband gets, the crazier his dreams get and talking in his sleep.
Middle of the night I wake up to..... a kick with both legs flying at me from the other side of the bed. I'm a pretty soft sleeper so somehow I must have felt the momentum coming towards me and moved my legs quickly away. With a jerk Eric woke himself up and start apologizing right away thinking that it had to of hurt. Reassuring him I was okay and really didn't get hit hard, we both rolled over and went back to bed. It must not have been long after that when he had another great moment. He was holding my hand between his hands and all of a sudden he hands me my hand and says "You talk to my mom, I don't want to talk to her anymore." On my hand? Talk to her on my hand? Awesome!
It's just so much fun wondering what is going to happen next. Not even joking. It just makes me laugh when something new happens. And I get blog worthy stories!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Weddings
Through out the pastoral community it has been said again and again that most, if not all pastors, don't like doing weddings. But I do.
Sometimes they can be a pain in the butt, and leading up to them can be a hassle, but I think it's just that I am a hopeless romantic. I love marriage counseling. I love helping people try to remember everything and organizing things for them. I love watching the groom stand up front and waiting for his bride to walk down the isle. I love the nervousness and anticipation. I love seeing what everyone does for the wedding and how they decorate. I love thinking the best of every situation. That they will stay that in love and that love will grow even deeper and stronger.
I will admit it. I'm a hopeless romantic and I love weddings.
Sometimes they can be a pain in the butt, and leading up to them can be a hassle, but I think it's just that I am a hopeless romantic. I love marriage counseling. I love helping people try to remember everything and organizing things for them. I love watching the groom stand up front and waiting for his bride to walk down the isle. I love the nervousness and anticipation. I love seeing what everyone does for the wedding and how they decorate. I love thinking the best of every situation. That they will stay that in love and that love will grow even deeper and stronger.
I will admit it. I'm a hopeless romantic and I love weddings.
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